How much does a materials engineer make in Atlanta?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $48.61 an hour or $8,425 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.61
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,360Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $165,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,360 | $35.75 | |
| 25th | $80,180 | $38.55 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.61 | |
| 75th | $130,500 | $62.73 | |
| 90th | $165,800 | $79.71 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,400 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Architect | $103,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $48.61 ($101,100 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $101,100 against $112,900 nationally, 10% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $100,800, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for materials engineer pay?
59 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.